Youngblood Brass Band
Album : Pax Volumi
Time : 343
Year: 2013
Comments : Youngblood Brass Band are a unique proposition; focused on creating consistently progressive, groundbreaking acoustic music, and employing whatever sonic means necessary to do so, the nine-piece ensemble marks the point at which the worlds and sounds of punk, brass band, hip hop and improv jazz collide. Youngblood assembled in the 90s and have been unleashing their energetic and inspiring shows on the worldwide stage since 2000. Although the band was originally formed by high school friends in Wisconsin, the line-up now comprises players from all over America (Madison, New Orleans, New York, Nashville, Minneapolis, Chicago).
Although not based in New Orleans, Youngblood have long been in thrall to the music of that city and have made countless visits to learn and immerse themselves in the serious business of the craft. They were initially introduced to Tru Thoughts A&R Robert Luis by Bennie Pete of Hot 8 Brass Band, a group with whom they have built a kinship over the years.